Quotes by Edward Young

Edward Young, born in 1683 in England, was a prominent poet and playwright whose most notable work, "Night Thoughts," profoundly influenced the literary landscape of the 18th century. His contemplative verses explored themes of mortality and the human condition, resonating with readers and thinkers of his time and beyond. Young's unique ability to blend melancholy with philosophical inquiry marked him as a pivotal figure in the transition from the Baroque to the Enlightenment period, leaving a lasting legacy that continues to inspire literary discourse.

8 quotes found

"Life is the desert, life the solitude, death joins us to the great majority."

Edward Young

"Our birth is nothing but our death begun, As tapers waste the moment they take fire."

Edward Young

"Friendship's the wine of life: but friendship new... is neither strong nor pure."

Edward Young

"Too low they build, who build beneath the stars."

Edward Young

"Men may live fools, but fools they cannot die."

Edward Young

"Procrastination is the thief of time."

Edward Young

"Read nature; nature is a friend to truth."

Edward Young

"There is something about poetry beyond prose logic, there is mystery in it, not to be explained but admired."

Edward Young

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